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MSR Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey vs Platypus DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter

The two weigh within 3 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.

DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter lists for $5.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey

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DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter

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Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey

MSR

DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter

Platypus

Weight
2.5 oz
2.6 oz
MSRP
$54.95
$49.95

Questions this comparison answers

Is the MSR Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey lighter than the Platypus DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter?
The two weigh within 3 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.
Which has the lower list price, the MSR Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey or the Platypus DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter?
DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter lists for $5.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

MSR Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey

Source not recorded.

“The MSR Thru-Link Inline Water Filter can be used with any hydration reservoir, turning it into a filtration system for clean water on the go.”
Full specs and prices for the Thru-Link™ Inline Water Filter - Grey →

Platypus DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter

Source not recorded.

“Wide-mouth water bottle cap filter that fits Nalgene, Hydro Flask, and Yeti Yonder bottles and turns them into safe and fast water filters for day hikes and backpacking trips.”
Full specs and prices for the DayCap™ In-Bottle Filter →

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